Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  1210    Last Week:  1800    Last Year:  1467  

   Compared to last Friday, Domestic Alfalfa steady in a light test. Trade slow. 
Demand excellent as remaining supplies are in firm hands. Most interests are 
waiting for new crop. Retail/Feed store firm in a light test.  Early indications 
point to strong demand for western U.S. alfalfa hay from Saudi Arabia in 2019. This 
is due to the Saudi Arabian government not allowing large alfalfa farms to use 
water for irrigation in the future and no alfalfa could be planted in Saudi Arabia 
after September 2018. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch 
unless otherwise stated. Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other 
expenses.  

                      Tons      Price      Wt. Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                               
    Mid Square                                                          
      Supreme          260  220.00-225.00  222.60     Tarped            
      Fair/Good        250  200.00-210.00  206.00     Tarped            

  Alfalfa                                                               
    Small Square                                                        
      Premium          100  285.00-285.00  285.00     Certified Weed    
                                                      Free              
                       100  265.00-265.00  265.00     Retail/Stable     

  Wheat Straw                                                           
    Mid Square                                                          
      Good             500   60.00-70.00    65.00                       

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